According to the Catholic News Agency, on September 1, Pope Francis called on people of all faiths and of no faith, “all people of good will,” to spend September 7 in prayer and fasting for the situation in Syria.

The World Evangelical Alliance has already responded to this call. We are called to fast and pray as a political act of peace in the midst of the present chaos. Will you, friends of IMES and ABTS all over the world, join us in responding to this appeal on Saturday?

Who We Are

Founded in 1960 in the hills overlooking Beirut, the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS) equips servant-leaders for the ministry challenges arising in the Middle East and North Africa – be it theology, apologetics, communication, pastoral care, ethics, society, or culture.

Our Vision

To see God glorified, people reconciled, and communities restored through the Church in the Arab world.

Our Mission

To serve the Church in our region as it realizes its Biblical mission of having Christ acknowledged as Lord by offering specialized learning resources and equipping faithful men and women for effective service.